You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 61778 (Atlanta, IL)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61778 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

17Total Stations

4Strong (Indoor OK)

SSWMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

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Recommended Setup for This Area

Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna

4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.

📡 VHF Alert: 3 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

See Best Indoor Antennas →

🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna

Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).

Primary Aim Direction: SSW (208°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (208°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.

After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.

Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61778

Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
17	NBC	WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power	23.3 mi	SE (144°)	UHF RF 20	● Strong — Indoor OK
43	FOX	WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power	29.4 mi	N (351°)	UHF RF 28	● Strong — Indoor OK
12	PBS	WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power	25.7 mi	ESE (120°)	High VHF RF 9	● Strong — Indoor OK
23	CW	WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power	23.4 mi	SE (145°)	UHF RF 22	● Strong — Indoor OK
19	ABC	WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power	36.8 mi	NW (319°)	UHF RF 24	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
3	CBS	WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power	34.8 mi	ESE (104°)	UHF RF 34	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
31	CBS	WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power	36.8 mi	NW (320°)	UHF RF 26	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
20	NBC	WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power	35.1 mi	SW (214°)	UHF RF 15	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
25	NBC	WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power	36.8 mi	NW (319°)	UHF RF 25	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
55	FOX	WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power	35.1 mi	SW (214°)	UHF RF 16	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
49	MyNetworkTV	WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power	37.5 mi	SW (217°)	High VHF RF 11	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	WCQA-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power	18.1 mi	SSW (194°)	High VHF RF 12	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power	22.4 mi	SSE (148°)	UHF RF 17	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
15	NBC	WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power	63.2 mi	E (100°)	UHF RF 32	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
47	PBS	WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power	37.6 mi	NW (318°)	UHF RF 35	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
27	FOX	WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power	63.2 mi	E (100°)	UHF RF 36	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
59	MyNetworkTV	WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator	38.1 mi	NW (320°)	UHF RF 18	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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